{"id":515698,"date":"2026-05-04T16:34:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T20:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/?p=515698"},"modified":"2026-05-04T17:35:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T21:35:34","slug":"top-insights-from-the-think-and-do-business-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/magazine\/top-insights-from-the-think-and-do-business-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Insights From the Think and Do Business School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Poole Thought Leadership is an online hub where our scholars offer clear thinking on complex issues in a range of disciplines, from business and enterprise risk management to AI and finance. These are some of our top recent stories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Inside the Implications of Musk\u2019s Massive Deal<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \"Logo<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    November 7, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tesla gave CEO Elon Musk a $1 trillion equity-based compensation package that raises his total stake in the company to 29% of its shares. By rewarding Musk with stocks instead of cash, the company preserved its liquidity. But it may have also created governance issues and set a new precedent for CEO compensation, Poole scholars Christina Lewellen and Carly Burd wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. <\/a>Paying for Mamdani\u2019s Mayoral Vision<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"Photo<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    October 30, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Longshot candidate Zohran Mamdani rode popular ideas to victory in the 2025 New York mayoral election: subsidized childcare, free bus service and city-run grocery stores, among others. Paying for them will require a high level of fiscal responsibility, Poole scholar Nathan Goldman writes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. <\/a><\/a>Why Grad School Still Matters in the CPA Pathway Debate<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"Blocks<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    December 16, 2025
    <\/strong>
    A new pathway to licensure presents new questions for prospective accountants. The new route replaces 30 hours of education with an extra year of professional accounting experience. The traditional pathway \u2014150 hours of education and a year of experience, plus passing the CPA exam \u2014 may pay off the long run, Poole scholar Scott Showalter writes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. <\/a><\/a><\/a>Will AI Replace Humans in Finance and Accounting?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"Robot<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    September 16, 2025<\/strong>

    Much of the anxiety around artificial intelligence stems from fears it will replace human workers. AI will certainly change how accounting and finance professionals work, Christina Lewellen, Nathan Goldman and Richard Warr write, but the industry will still demand the critical thinking and interpersonal skills that only humans have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>What Risk Leaders Can Learn From Olympians<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"Olympic<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    February 12, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Whether on the slopes or in the boardroom, success depends on some qualities that every Winter Olympian showcases.  They include persistence in the face of adversity, strategic time management, the ability to prioritize and a focus on making incremental gains over long periods of time, according to Enterprise Risk Management Institute Director Mark Beasley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Pros and Cons of Quarterly Reporting<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"Patch<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    September 24, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


    The Trump administration is considering a proposal to reduce the cadence of required corporate earnings reports. The current regime, Poole scholar Srini Krishnamurthy writes, lends stability to the U.S. stock market. But it may also encourage short-term thinking by publicly traded firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7. <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Tax Implications of the Winter Olympics<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"Winter<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    February 11, 2026<\/strong>

    Taxes probably aren\u2019t top-of-mind for Olympic athletes. But their medal wins often come with revenue, and that could affect their income tax burden. Money paid by major U.S. Olympic committees may be exempt from federal taxes, Christina Lewellen and Nathan Goldman write, but endorsement and book advance income isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8. <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Why Employers Should Rethink Generational Stereotypes in the Workplace<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"blocks<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    October 10, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There is plenty of media coverage of differences among baby boomers, generation X, millennials and generation Z. In the workplace, Poole scholar Tom Zagenczyk writes, those differences are often exaggerated. And putting too much stock into them can create office dysfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9. Prediction Markets and the Economics of Belief<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    1. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      \"Downtown<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      February 6, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Prediction markets let participants bet on an almost unimaginable range of events. They are also, Richard Warr writes, powerful mechanisms for aggregating information that can improve decisions when uncertainty matters. Prediction markets are more like computers than casinos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      10. <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Where Financial Advisors Grew Up Influences Their Ethics<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \"Man<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      October 1, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The more common unethical behavior is in a financial advisor\u2019s hometown, the more likely that person is to engage in misconduct, according to new research co-authored by Poole scholar Jess Ellis. Ellis\u2019s findings underscore the influence culture has on financial advisors\u2019 personal ethics.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      More from Poole Business: Spring 2026<\/h2>\n

      At Poole College, we create impact by preparing students for meaningful careers, generating knowledge that informs practice, and engaging with organizations and communities in ways that make a difference.<\/p>\n \n

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      From Launch to Legacy<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

      Chip and Lyn Andrews renew their investment in the Andrews Launch Accelerator, further fueling opportunities for NC State founders.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n

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      Brewing Change<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

      Poole alumna Lindsay Wrege, co-founder of 321 Coffee, is redefining inclusion through meaningful employment.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n

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      Poole Pack Profile: Meet Doug Rowe<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

      The college’s human resources consultant strives to meet employees where they want to be met.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n See all in current issue<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false,"raw":"\n\n\n\n\n

      Poole Thought Leadership is an online hub where our scholars offer clear thinking on complex issues in a range of disciplines, from business and enterprise risk management to AI and finance. These are some of our top recent stories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Inside the Implications of Musk\u2019s Massive Deal<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        \"Logo<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        November 7, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Tesla gave CEO Elon Musk a $1 trillion equity-based compensation package that raises his total stake in the company to 29% of its shares. By rewarding Musk with stocks instead of cash, the company preserved its liquidity. But it may have also created governance issues and set a new precedent for CEO compensation, Poole scholars Christina Lewellen and Carly Burd wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        2. <\/a>Paying for Mamdani\u2019s Mayoral Vision<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \"Photo<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        October 30, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Longshot candidate Zohran Mamdani rode popular ideas to victory in the 2025 New York mayoral election: subsidized childcare, free bus service and city-run grocery stores, among others. Paying for them will require a high level of fiscal responsibility, Poole scholar Nathan Goldman writes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        3. <\/a><\/a>Why Grad School Still Matters in the CPA Pathway Debate<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \"Blocks<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        December 16, 2025
        <\/strong>
        A new pathway to licensure presents new questions for prospective accountants. The new route replaces 30 hours of education with an extra year of professional accounting experience. The traditional pathway \u2014150 hours of education and a year of experience, plus passing the CPA exam \u2014 may pay off the long run, Poole scholar Scott Showalter writes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        4. <\/a><\/a><\/a>Will AI Replace Humans in Finance and Accounting?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \"Robot<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        September 16, 2025<\/strong>

        Much of the anxiety around artificial intelligence stems from fears it will replace human workers. AI will certainly change how accounting and finance professionals work, Christina Lewellen, Nathan Goldman and Richard Warr write, but the industry will still demand the critical thinking and interpersonal skills that only humans have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        5. <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>What Risk Leaders Can Learn From Olympians<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \"Olympic<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        February 12, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Whether on the slopes or in the boardroom, success depends on some qualities that every Winter Olympian showcases.  They include persistence in the face of adversity, strategic time management, the ability to prioritize and a focus on making incremental gains over long periods of time, according to Enterprise Risk Management Institute Director Mark Beasley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        6. <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Pros and Cons of Quarterly Reporting<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \"Patch<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        September 24, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


        The Trump administration is considering a proposal to reduce the cadence of required corporate earnings reports. The current regime, Poole scholar Srini Krishnamurthy writes, lends stability to the U.S. stock market. But it may also encourage short-term thinking by publicly traded firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        7. <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Tax Implications of the Winter Olympics<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \"Winter<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        February 11, 2026<\/strong>

        Taxes probably aren\u2019t top-of-mind for Olympic athletes. But their medal wins often come with revenue, and that could affect their income tax burden. Money paid by major U.S. Olympic committees may be exempt from federal taxes, Christina Lewellen and Nathan Goldman write, but endorsement and book advance income isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        8. <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Why Employers Should Rethink Generational Stereotypes in the Workplace<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \"blocks<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        October 10, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        There is plenty of media coverage of differences among baby boomers, generation X, millennials and generation Z. In the workplace, Poole scholar Tom Zagenczyk writes, those differences are often exaggerated. And putting too much stock into them can create office dysfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        9. Prediction Markets and the Economics of Belief<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
          \"Downtown<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          February 6, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Prediction markets let participants bet on an almost unimaginable range of events. They are also, Richard Warr writes, powerful mechanisms for aggregating information that can improve decisions when uncertainty matters. Prediction markets are more like computers than casinos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          10. <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Where Financial Advisors Grew Up Influences Their Ethics<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \"Man<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          October 1, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The more common unethical behavior is in a financial advisor\u2019s hometown, the more likely that person is to engage in misconduct, according to new research co-authored by Poole scholar Jess Ellis. Ellis\u2019s findings underscore the influence culture has on financial advisors\u2019 personal ethics.<\/p>\n\n\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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